Out in the Dark (2012)
Out in the Dark
Overview
Two young men — a Palestinian grad student and an Israeli lawyer — meet and fall in love amidst personal and political intrigue.
Trailer
Cast
Michael Aloni
Nicholas Jacob
Loai Nofi
Alon Pdut
Khawlah Hag-Debsy
Maysa Daw
Jameel Khoury
Shimon Mimran
Moris Cohen
Majd Bitar
Alon Oleartchik
Chelli Goldenberg
Huda Al Imam
Michael Teplitzky
Crew
Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer
Michael Mayer
Lihu Roter
Yael Shafrir
Maria Gonzales
Ran Aviad
“Out in the Dark” is a 2012 Israeli drama film directed by Michael Mayer. The film tells the story of a Palestinian psychology student named Nimer (played by Nicholas Jacob) and an Israeli lawyer named Roy (played by Michael Aloni) who fall in love despite the challenges posed by the political and cultural tensions in the region.
Nimer, who lives in the West Bank, faces persecution and danger due to his sexual orientation. When he meets Roy, their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as they navigate the social and political obstacles that come with being a gay couple in the Middle East.
The film explores themes of identity, love, and the struggles faced by individuals who exist in the intersection of conflicting social and political realities. “Out in the Dark” received positive reviews for its portrayal of a love story set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shedding light on the challenges faced by those who dare to defy societal and cultural norms.